Diving into De Waterkant
Category Area Profile
The Atlantic Seaboard is one of the most sought-after areas to buy, with its views, moderate climate and ideally located properties popular with locals and visitors alike. Whether it be full-time living, short-term rentals or staycations, its popularity continues to grow. But there is far more to this area than natural aesthetics and clean lines. The Atlantic Seaboard offers residents an unmatched lifestyle with a wide array of activities, including restaurants and retail options.
Few areas speak to this better than De Waterkant area, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Cape Town, with its stylish little pocket of historic buildings, fashionable shops, and vibey restaurants. Sandwiched neatly between the city centre and Green Point, this hub of activity is a hot spot for local trade and leisure.
An absolute haven for foodies, the Java junkies all head to Origin Coffee Roasting for a regular fix in the laid-back café located in a historic brick warehouse and courtyard, before popping to Loading Bay next door to browse through trendy clothing at leisure. And if you need some zen, you can stretch it out at Yoga Life which teaches invigorating Bikram and Vinyasa classes.
Origin is often credited with kick-starting the local coffee scene and it continues to be a firm contender for best in the city, offering tastings and more for the connoisseur of the bean. Small wonder that so many people begin their days here.
De Waterkant is also home to a number of fantastic restaurants from Greek and Turkish to French and Italian cuisine, with the area offering flavours from all over the world and locals enjoy dining out in the area's popular piazzas, all within walking distance of each other. Popular spots with locals and visitors include Anatoli's, Beluga and Il Leone.
The Cape Quarter shopping centre (this is not your regular mall), is a mainstay of the area, a curated retail quarter that is great for art-lovers, fashionistas, and those looking for unique design pieces. You will also find some fantastic lunch spots here, with local trade and visitors ensuring that business is booming.
Another major drawcard of the area is Weylandts, one of the country's leading furniture and homeware retailers, popular for their bold, aesthetically-pleasing handcrafted designs. It's a natural fit for the area, which prides itself on artistry and style.
If you're looking for a work, play and stay environment, look no further than the Ideas Cartel in The Old Foundry. A serisouly cool coworking space that offers scalable workspace for growing businesses. The Ideas Cartel offers private and shared office spaces, boardrooms, a library area, coffee shop, auditorium that seats 100 people and a quite breathtaking members lounge on the top floor. Become a member of The Cartel Members Club and you will enjoy access to all of their members' lounges, gyms, bars, restaurants and roof top pools.
In terms of development, the area is also thriving, with accommodation ranging from boutique hotels to townhouses and apartments, De Waterkant offers visitors both safe and central accommodation in the heart of the Atlantic Seaboard. The recently built The Signature building is a wonderful example of modern living, with the mixed-use upmarket development comprising of retail, commercial and residential apartments on the busy and vibrant 'fan mile' strip - built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and still as popular as it was during the tournament. The Signature also boasts the much-loved Cowboys and Cooks steakhouse as well as the fabulous Baker Brothers coffee shop and bakery, making the most of its multi-faceted appeal.
Safe, centrally located and thriving, De Waterkant continues to show considerable growth opportunities, with a number of properties on the market, it is an area that offers buyers something truly special. Click HERE to view our current listings in the trendy De Waterkant. To arrange an exclusive viewing in The Signature or any of our other listings you can contact us HERE.
Author: The Agency Property Group
